Fort Richardson
Established November 26, 1867 by the United States Army to defend the frontier against the Indians. A mail station on the Butterfield Overland Stage Line, 1858-1861. Abandoned as a military post May 23, 1879.
33.2150° N, 98.1591° W
Where to Find It
from Jacksboro take US 281 .5 mile south to marker on east side of highway
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi N Former Gulf, Texas & Western Railroad Depot Jacksboro
- <0.1 mi W Butterfield Stage Line Jacksboro
- 0.1 mi S G. D. Cross Jacksboro
- 0.1 mi SW Sewell Park Jacksboro
- 0.2 mi N Fort Richardson Hotel Jacksboro
- 0.2 mi N First National Bank Jacksboro